Basic Details
Word: Quack
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who pretends to be a doctor or a medical professional but is not qualified; also refers to dishonest or untrustworthy practices.
Synonyms: Fraud, impostor, charlatan, sham
Antonyms: Professional, expert, specialist
Idioms and Phrases
- Quack like a duck: To speak or behave in a foolish or untrustworthy way. Example: "He might quack like a duck when he says he can fix cars without any training."
- Quacks will drown: This phrase suggests that dishonest people will ultimately get into trouble for their actions. Example: "The saying 'quacks will drown' holds true as the scam was exposed, and he faced the consequences."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The patient realised that the man advertising miracle cures was just a quack.
Example 2: Many quacks took advantage of the public's fear during the health crisis.
Example 3: It is important to consult a qualified doctor and not fall for the tricks of a quack.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the term "quack" originates from the Middle Dutch word "quacksalver," which means "boaster" or "peddler of ointments." It referred to those who sold dubious remedies in the past.
Famous Quote
"Beware of the quack who tries to sell you a secret cure; there are no secrets in medicine, only knowledge." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quack" mean?
a) A qualified doctor
b) A person pretending to be a doctor
c) A type of medicine
d) A surgical procedure
Answer: b) A person pretending to be a doctor
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quack"?
a) Professional
b) Fraud
c) Healer
d) Specialist
Answer: b) Fraud
3. Which is an antonym of "quack"?
a) Charlatan
b) Expert
c) Impostor
d) Sham
Answer: b) Expert
4. Which sentence uses "quack" correctly?
a) The quack won the race.
b) The quack sold healthy vegetables at the market.
c) The quack's methods were questioned by many
.
d) The quack built a house for his family.
Answer: c) The quack's methods were questioned by many.
5. What does the phrase "quack like a duck" suggest?
a) To make wise decisions
b) To speak or behave foolishly
c) To swim gracefully
d) To cure illnesses
Answer: b) To speak or behave foolishly
